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SWEARING IN CEREMONY--Newly elected and re-elected city commissioners were sworn in during a special city commission meeting on May 11 at City Hall. Taking the oath of office from left are incumbent City Commissioner Place 2 Angie Alonzo, newly elected At-Large Commissioner Place 6 Margaret Del Toro, newly elected City Commissioner Place 4 Jeremy Lopez, and incumbent At-Large Commissioner Place 5 James Stow. They were sworn in by City Secretary Franchesca Jimenez.

SWEARING IN CEREMONY--Newly elected and re-elected city commissioners were sworn in during a special city commission meeting on May 11 at City Hall. Taking the oath of office from left are incumbent City Commissioner Place 2 Angie Alonzo, newly elected At-Large Commissioner Place 6 Margaret Del Toro, newly elected City Commissioner Place 4 Jeremy Lopez, and incumbent At-Large Commissioner Place 5 James Stow. They were sworn in by City Secretary Franchesca Jimenez.

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Commissioners sworn in, property condemned, Spain named judge

Jim Steiert
Saturday, May 23, 2026
A change of the guard was one aspect of a special meeting of the Hereford City Commission on May 11 as two newly elected and two incumbent commissioners were sworn in for new terms.
TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

Carolyn Waters
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
“Appreciative words are the most powerful force on earth”.--George W. CraneMay 1958During the last several months of 1957 and by the end of spring 1958 Main Street and Downtown Hereford had taken on “The New Look!
The Hereford, Umbarger and Dawn Volunteer Fire Departments have been busy along with other area departments and first responders battling grass fires that broke out late last week all around the Panhandle. Because of extremely dry conditions fires are spreading rapidly. A full report will be featured in Saturday’s BRAND.

The Hereford, Umbarger and Dawn Volunteer Fire Departments have been busy along with other area departments and first responders battling grass fires that broke out late last week all around the Panhandle. Because of extremely dry conditions fires are spreading rapidly. A full report will be featured in Saturday’s BRAND.

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FIRE RESPONSE

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTSBy Gary BordersEarly voting in runoffs ends Friday Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26.On the GOP side, the statewide runoffs are: U.S.

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Financial Focus

Saving For Retirement: Are You Guessing Or
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Let’s say you dream of spending your retirement mornings on a warm beach, coffee in hand, waves rolling in. To get there, you had a simple plan: save $1 million and buy the beach house you always wanted.But when retirement arrives, reality hits.
Grave flag decoration Friday

Grave flag decoration Friday

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Grave flag decoration Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate Friday morning, May 22 in decorating the graves of local veterans with United States flags in preparation for the observance of Memorial Day May 25.Volunteers will assemble via the central entry road at West Park Cemetery at 7:30 a.m.
Hereford High School Valedictorian Evelyn Alvarez

Hereford High School Valedictorian Evelyn Alvarez

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Leading the Class of 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Hereford High School’s senior class will celebrate its graduation at Whiteface Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22.In the event of bad weather, the ceremony will move indoors to the Varsity Gym. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m.
Hereford City Manager’s Report ...

Hereford City Manager’s Report ...

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Hereford City Manager’s Report ...

Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Investing in Our FutureAs another school year comes to a close, I want to celebrate all of our students, teachers, school staff, and parents. Thank you for the hard work, dedication, and investment you make in the future of our community every single day.
Isaac and Rita Walker of Stevens 5-Star Car & Truck Center stand in front of two new 2026 Chevrolet Trax, the same model of car which will be given away to one Hereford High School senior Friday night during Hereford High School graduation.

Isaac and Rita Walker of Stevens 5-Star Car & Truck Center stand in front of two new 2026 Chevrolet Trax, the same model of car which will be given away to one Hereford High School senior Friday night during Hereford High School graduation.

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All eyes on car, prize giveaways at HISD graduation Friday

Jeff Blackmon
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
A year long incentive to increase attendance among Hereford High School seniors culminates Friday evening when one lucky senior wins a new 2026 Chevy Trax donated by Isaac and Rita Walker of Stevens 5-Star Car & Truck Center.Graduation is slated for 7:30 p.m. at Whiteface Stadium.
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